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AO59 TYX

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle, shocks and springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,766 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 90,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative It does not show fog light on on dash maybe switch fault (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor mat removed, fouling brake pedal

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 74,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor mat removed, fouling brake pedal

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 65,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 56,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 48,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passenger (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road 40 mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of wiper blades

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,111 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 33,058 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.E.1)

cond of wipers

Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall has heavily cracking on outer wall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,311 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 16,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 12,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,976 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AO59 TYX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 TYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 TYX registered?

AO59 TYX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AO59 TYX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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